In a thrilling T20 World Cup match, South Africa's Aiden Markram set a record for the fastest half-century, while Quinton de Kock became the first South African to score over 3,000 T20I runs. The Proteas chased down New Zealand's target of 176 runs with ease, showcasing their batting prowess. Markram's explosive performance and De Kock's milestone highlight South Africa's strong position in the tournament. Read on for a detailed recap of the match and its standout moments.

Historic Achievements in T20 World Cup

In a remarkable display, South African captain Aiden Markram recorded the quickest half-century by a Proteas player in T20 World Cup history. Additionally, opener Quinton de Kock became the first South African to surpass 3,000 runs in T20 internationals during their match against New Zealand on Saturday.

New Zealand Sets a Challenging Target

South Africa strengthened their position for the Super Eight by defeating New Zealand by seven wickets in a chase of 176 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After winning the toss, South Africa chose to bowl first, limiting New Zealand to 64/4 early on. Despite a strong start from Finn Allen, who scored 31 runs off 17 balls, Mark Chapman contributed significantly with 48 runs from 26 balls. Daryl Mitchell added 32 runs, and James Neesham's late innings of 23 runs helped New Zealand reach a total of 175/7. Marco Jansen was the standout bowler for South Africa, taking 4 wickets for 40 runs in his four overs.